Former U.S. Vice President and former Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, who played a significant role in the administration of President George W. Cheney’s career was marked by a focus on the accumulation and use of power, particularly within the U.S. government and military. His tenure as Vice President from 2001 to 2009 was characterized by his close collaboration with President George W. Bush, particularly during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, and his involvement in the decision-making processes that led to the Iraq War in 2003.